One Year

Today we celebrate our one year anniversary. What a remarkably fast year it has been. A year of firsts.

These mysterious cards have been popping up randomly throughout the week. What a sweet hubby. I can't read them in front of an audience cause they keep making me tear up.

A few of the cards I've found around the house.

Lots has changed in the course of one year. Last year I was a lot quicker and a little more agile. This year it takes me a little longer to get from point a to point b. Last year at this time I was packing my bag for Europe, this year I am packing my bag for the hospital. Last year I was wondering what would keep me occupied all summer. This year I am hoping I have the strength and power to get through the transition we are about to experience.

While lots has changed, there are those few steady elements that have remained strong. Those elements I rely on to get through the challenges and struggles each day can bring. The one alongside me the whole way has been Sean. Through 12 months of marriage we have learned a little, laughed a lot, and accomplished more than we thought imaginable.

Here are 12 realizations I have made during the 12 months.

1. Talking to Sean is the part of the day I cherish most. I can't wait till he is home from work so we have our time together.
2. I have a husband who would do absolutely anything to ensure I am well taken care of. What an awesome feeling.
3. Now that there is an "us" I spend less time worrying about those little things that used to consume a large part of every day.
4. I so appreciate the initiative he takes to keep things clean. Big change from the guy who used to live with Cory.
5. Sean is awesome at taking an interest in the things that make me tick. I have some work to catch up in this area.
6. I can't sleep well unless Sean is beside me.
7. He makes me smile and laugh each and every day.
8. When I'm mad, I can't stay mad long because I don't want to waste the time I've been given with him - we have definitely improved our ability to communicate.
9. He loves my family and that means the world to me.
10. He pushes me to try new things, encourages me to cross boundaries I would normally avoid.
11. I love him more today than I did a year ago. I didn't think things could get any better -- but they most certainly have.
12. Not only do I have a loving husband, but a man in my life who is going to make an amazing daddy!

I love him.

Belly Pictures

Vera took some shots of us (me, Sean, bean) yesterday. Here is a little look.

Just a few pictures of our recent project...

32 weeks 4 days

Room Before

Room After

Finally a place for all those little things we've been collecting